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New York - October 2002 - Naturally fluoridated water is linked to knee osteoarthritis at lower levels than expected (1) and in amounts many Americans consume daily, according to a study published in "Rheumatology International."

"Unknowingly, Americans inhale or consume between 1.6 - 6.6 mg fluoride a day(4) from varying sources, as obscure as ocean mist, and as common as french fries and cola," says lawyer Paul Beeber, President, New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation. "Little do they know their fluoridated tap water and food supply could be causing their arthritic ailments," says Beeber.

One third of American adults suffer with arthritis(5). "It's curious that Hawaii, the least fluoridated state (9%), in mostly fluoridated U.S., also has the least arthritic adults. It is imperative that the government study the relationship between arthritis and ingested fluoride," says Beeber.

Organized dentistry, with little toxicology training, decided that about one milligram daily fluoride is "optimal" for reducing tooth decay - a level they admit has never been scientifically determined(6). But according to UNICEF, "A single 'optimal' level for daily intake cannot be agreed upon because the nutritional status of individuals, which varies greatly, influences the rate at which fluoride is absorbed by the body. A diet poor in calcium for example, increases the body's retention of fluoride." (7)

Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disorder characterized by degeneration of joint cartilage and adjacent bone that can cause joint pain and stiffness.(8)

In this study, an endemic fluorosis group was compared to a control group. "The severity of osteoarthritis was greater in patients with endemic fluorosis than controls, both clinically and radiologically," Savas et al. report.

(4) Review of Fluoride: Benefits and Risks, Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Fluoride of the Committee to Coordinate Environmental Health and Related Programs. Department of Health and Human Services, USA. 1991